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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.47, 490.86 and 173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.47, 490.86 and 173.43 is: 259.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.47 : 490.86 = 173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.47/490.86 = 173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.47x = 490.86 × 173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.47x = 85,129.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,129.85/327.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.97

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